The Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, built for basic everyday tasks, backed by a large 6,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2013).
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size10.1" · 266 x 172 x 6.9 mm (10.47 x 6.77 x 0.27 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera1 MP · HDR
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✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 6,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗1 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 224 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2013, February. Released 2013, May
Also Known As
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE SO-03E for JapanSony Xperia Tablet Z LTE SGP321 for EuropeSony Xperia Tablet Z LTE SGP351 for USATablet with no support for GSM voice communication
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)